Ceramic floor and wall tiles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $10.2 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles in 2024 (27.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.2M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $36.5M | 74.5K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 76.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 78.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 72.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 42.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 50% |
| India | $3.4M | 34% |
| Spain | $687K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $292K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $281K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $267K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $53K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6907
| 6907.21 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) | 67% |
| 6907.23 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) | 16% |
| 6907.22 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) | 15% |
| 6907.40 | Ceramic trim and finishing pieces | 1.3% |
| 6907.30 | Ceramic mosaic tiles and cubes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia ceramic floor and wall tiles imports (HS 6907): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (34%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $37.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles is heading 6907. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6907.21 (67% of the value) and 6907.23 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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